bram Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Simple one this - AUDI A4 B8 TAILPIPES Supplier - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370869316770?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Cost - £18.49 Time to arrive - from Hong Kong - 2 days (seriously) can't say better than that Tools used - Masking tape Pencil Grinder with thin cutting disc File Ruler or vernier The Job - i thought the tail pipes weren't that bad but when you see the after pics they have been massively improved As the 330 Sport has the actuator controlling the shut off valve on the inside tailpipe so the end tail has to have a slot cut. Find the centre line of the tailpipe and add a piece of tape horizontally up the tailpipe as a centre guide so the end result lines up with it's mate I knew the gap to cut was around 45mm wide (this is edge to edge as the surface is concave obviously so measure the back edge) so fitted two pieces of masking tape horizontally about 35mm apart Dummy the tailpipe up over the original square slide on as far as the uncut tail will go and mark the gap required to clear the actuator on both sides measure the gap inside between the bottom edge of the old tail and the bottom edge of the new tail giving you the depth measurement (mine was 50mm) Check inside that the area you are about to cut isn't over the spring style fittings inside as this may balls the fitting up Add tape around the area enough to draw your box to cut out (mine was 42mm x 50mm) Once cut you should have something that looks like this Once happy with the cut file the edges so they're free of rough material and fit Heres the end result of mine, massive improvement (I know it's an easy one but some folk really are beginners so i hope for those it's a little help, resulting in a nice little DIY) (I believe lower models have a different rear box setup so don't follow this guide) Cheers Chris Rebel, Davy 330ci, shafz and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermitthefrog Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Great how to. I wonder would these trims fit a 330D??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robevan5 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Iv ordered some as mine are tatty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bram Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Great how to. I wonder would these trims fit a 330D??? Doesn't the twin tail on them face downwards at end? you'd maybe have to cut the tips of at the bend then have some pipes tacked on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermitthefrog Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Yep the pipes bend downwards, I think maybe 2 or 3 cm of straight pipe would remain once the bends are cut off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bram Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 You'd need to get the diameter of the pipe and see which will slide over and these slide over the oe sport tailpipe trims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robevan5 Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Fitted mind today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnston_fraser Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 This is great, thanks for the DIY! What a cheap way to really tidy up the car. My 330i SE has quite tatty looking tailpipes, and replacements from BMW are prohibitively expensive. Might order some of these. I think I will have to cut into the inside pipe too, as my car has the valve in the exhaust too. I'm pretty sure that if these fit the 330 sport, then they will also fit the SE. Anyone else tried it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Anyone got a definitive answer as to which pipes to use on a 320ci..? I believe they're narrower... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bram Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Anyone got a definitive answer as to which pipes to use on a 320ci..? I believe they're narrower... Theirs small spring type arms inside which grab the existing tail - if you can find out the outside diameter of your tailpipe i can get the inside diameter of one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Lam Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Anyone got a definitive answer as to which pipes to use on a 320ci..? I believe they're narrower... Theirs small spring type arms inside which grab the existing tail - if you can find out the outside diameter of your tailpipe i can get the inside diameter of one of these Any joy on this or anyone else? I've got a 325i and it could benefit with new tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewharvey Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 fitted mine took ...............oh 10 seconds.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Whilst I think this looks cool, I do wonder why you'd want to sully your BMW with Audi parts stutart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Lam Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 fitted mine took ...............oh 10 seconds.....! Are they fitting tightly on the stock 325i exhaust tips Andrew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I ended up fitting genuine BMW items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey_P Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 any joys with a 325 peeps? i have the chrome tips fitted on my 325 but looking a bit dirty and dull now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Just fitted a pair to my 330ci. A little bit of faffing but nice result in the end (pics in my thread today) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Would it not be easier to get some autosol and some wire wool and just clean your OEM ones. I bet you they come up sparkling with a bit of elbow grease. stutart and mit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Autosol is awesome stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 The oem items look a little small to some (myself included). These add a little more girth and staggered offset without resembling a chavflow back box. mneth1986 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Girth, now that's a great word! Plus any opportunity to get a little extra girth of anything has to be a good thing, unless your taking it that is Chimp Choker and sive s 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 unless your taking it that is Mwahahaha ahhahahaha! Made me burst out laughing in the office Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 The added girth compensates for other areas lacking about my person sive s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 The words girth and tail pipe in the same thread is just wrong sive s, mit, Rebel and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Would it not be easier to get some autosol and some wire wool and just clean your OEM ones. I bet you they come up sparkling with a bit of elbow grease. I did this. Mine came up lovely. Problem was there is a lot of crazing in the chrome finish on both. OCD. stutart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
